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How solvent recycling saves 1 Million gallons of solvents a year with this one simple machine

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Today, many businesses are going environment-friendly, including large industries. Due to strict regulations, companies are forced to make amendments in their manufacturing and recycling process that can have a significant impact on the environment and the working conditions.  Recycling solvents help not only the environment but also the industries to save a lot of investment in buying new solvents every time. For this, industries need to focus on the best solvent recycling machines available in the market. It will help them reduce the introduction of hazardous waste into the surroundings and solvent costs.  Though there are many solvent recycling machines available in the market, how can you find the right one for you? So cut to the chase, you can try SW8, a powerful solvent washer model, a perfect solution to your solvent recovery problem.  Here, we will help you understand what this model is and how you can install it within your parameters to help you gr...

How to Recycle Your Used Industrial Solvents

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Recycling your solvents can direct profits directly back to your company. It can turn that costly liability into a source of revenue. You’re a smart business owner, and that means you do what’s best for your bottom line. Keep reading to find out how your business can save on disposal costs. What are Industrial Solvents? Solvents are chemicals capable of dissolving, suspending or extracting other substances they come in contact with. Some solvent molecules have a polar (hydrophilic) region and a non-polar (hydrophobic) region; water is the best-known example of this type of solvent. Solvent solutions can be used as paint thinners, nail polish removers, spot removers for clothing, and in many other household cleaners. Industrial solvents (otherwise known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs)) are the most widely used chemicals in today’s society. They are routinely encountered by people who live or work near industrial facilities, workers in industries that produce or use them, and worker...

Should You Dispose of Excess Organic Solvents or Recycle It?

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Organic solvents have been utilized for a broad scope of applications from paint thinners, adhesives, cleaners, spot removers and even for extracting essential oils. Though there are various uses of organic solvents, from being extremely toxic if ingested or inhaled, to being flammable and even explosive, the most important thing to note is that it is not biodegradable and hence disposal in landfills or by incineration in incinerators will further add to the burden of environmental pollution.  What Classifies an Organic Solvent? Organic solvents are organic chemicals that dissolve or otherwise alter substances to produce solutions with low viscosity. Solvents evaporate easily. In simple terms, a solvent is a liquid that dissolves other substances. There are several types of organic solvents, with most being flammable and volatile. Organic solvents are made of hydrogen and carbon atoms. A solvent is considered organic if it contains carbon, which usually gives the liquid certain cha...

Reasons to Recycle Solvents in the Present Day World

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As companies look for cost savings, they are increasingly looking for ways to reuse solvents rather than discard them .   Many manufacturing companies rely on solvents. Not recycling them means higher processing costs and a negative impact on the environment. When companies store their solvents on site, they avoid the cost and liability associated with shipping hazardous chemicals offsite, plus they avoid paying a toll processor or an incinerator. Unlike a toll processor, when you use a dedicated waste solvent recovery system, it’s for one specific task — recovering waste solvents generated on site. This means you won’t have to worry about your solvents being contaminated with unknown substances. The benefits are clear: In addition to being less expensive, recovering solvents on site leads to better quality control.    What is Solvent Recycling? Solvent recovery is the single most effective way to improve your solvent usage, cut costs, and protect the environment. But wha...